Non-Tenure Track Faculty-3D Digital Design

Non-Tenure Track Faculty-3D
Digital Design

8399BR

College of Art and Design

CAD School of Design

Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer

Faculty Discipline:

Faculty Rank: Lecturer

Employment Category: Fulltime

Anticipated Start Date: 14-Aug-2024

Detailed Job Description

The School of Design in the
College of Art and Design at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites
applicants to apply for two (2) Lecturer positions to teach in the
https://www.rit.edu/study/3d-digital-design-bfa#overview. The School of Design
offers a BFA in 3D Digital Design. The program enrolls approximately 140
students. A combination of full-time and adjunct faculty contribute a range of
professional interests and expertise in a studio setting. Students work with 3D
graphics software to develop game levels, virtual worlds, digital characters,
visualizations, simulations, motion graphics, projections, and more. Join a
vibrant faculty team engaged in exciting 3D research across various fields. Our
students leverage their skills through internships and collaborations with top
employers in entertainment, architectural visualization, simulation, and even
space exploration!

Position Summary:

The 3D Digital Design program
is seeking applicants to teach primarily 3D Digital Design courses using
real-time design software such as Unreal (or willing to transition Unity skills
to Unreal curriculum) as well as standard 3D content creation software (like
Maya/Blender) within a design curriculum. Expertise in other graphics software
is important as well. The ability to teach a variety of some of the following
content: modeling, lighting, materials, rendering, scripting, etc., as well as
awareness or interest in adapting to emerging tools like XR, AI, virtual
production, or the Metaverse, is particularly important. As our field is
rapidly changing and adapting, a commitment to continued professional
development is key. Courses focus on 3D digital skills as they relate to
design. By utilizing experimentation, critical thinking, creativity,
interdisciplinary collaboration, and a range of problem-solving principles,
students learn to solve complex visual problems within the constraints of time,
space, budget, and technology. Emphasis is also placed on the delivery of
content in immersive environments with full-body input. In addition to a full
teaching load each term, other responsibilities include advising students,
assisting in curriculum development, and providing service to the program,
school, college, university, and community. The candidate will teach in the BFA
program.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching 7-8 courses per year
ranging from lower-division foundations to upper-division levels

• Working with the School of
Design faculty on program and curricular development

• Maintaining a high level of
expertise in 3D graphics areas

• Advising students for
capstone/thesis projects and providing professional mentorship

• Rendering service to the
school, college, university, and community

• Career advising and mentoring
students

We are seeking an individual to
live our values, embrace diverse perspectives, and nurture the RIT community to
remain a great place to work for all; who has the ability and interest in
contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness, professional
development, integrity, and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism;
innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view
links to RIT's http://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/policiesmanual/p040,
http://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/policiesmanual/p030, and
http://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/policiesmanual/p050.

Department/College Description

THE SCHOOL: The internationally
renowned School of Design (SOD) offers five undergraduate programs in 3D
Digital Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, and New
Media Design, as well as two graduate programs in Industrial Design and Visual
Communication Design. SOD also includes the Vignelli Center for Design Studies,
with its vast archive of relevant design artifacts and their process. SOD is a
creative community where students discover their unique talents and expressive
potential, all while developing the skills needed to fulfill any creative or
technical role in the expansive fields of design. SOD has an enrollment of over
800 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. SOD alumni and faculty are
nationally and internationally recognized, and include National Design Award
recipients, design leaders at global companies and organizations, and thought
leaders who shape the field of design and the future of society and the planet.
To learn more, visit https://www.rit.edu/artdesign/school-design.

THE COLLEGE: RIT's College of
Art and Design is the university's creative hub where art, design, science, and
technology intersect in our 200,000+ sq. ft. facility. We are a dynamic and
professional arts and design community comprised of nearly 2,000 students (UG
and Grad), 140 full-time faculty, 60 creative staff, and a number of
professional part-time faculty, all of whom contribute to our College’s
ecosystem. The College’s four schools offer programs in Art, Design, Crafts,
Film and Animation, Photography and Photographic Sciences. The range of
innovative programs offers students a panoramic perspective from creating fine
art using centuries-old methods to pushing the boundaries of digital
creativity. The College of Art and Design also takes full advantage of RIT’s
opportunities in technology, STEM, engineering, sustainability, and
entrepreneurism programs, as well as our global campuses,
https://rit.edu/artdesign.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• MFA degree or equivalent
terminal degree. In certain circumstances, a bachelor degree, skill
qualifications, exceptional professional and creative experience in a
design-related field may be considered.

• Minimum of two years of
professional experience

• Minimum of two years of
teaching experience at the university level beyond a teaching assistantship

• A progressive and innovative
approach to teaching and learning 3D digital design

• Strong 3D digital design and
aesthetic skills, as well as skills in areas such as scripting, imaging,
interactive media, real-time design, or related areas

• Proficiency in related 3D
software, for example, Unreal Game Engine, Unity, Maya, Blender, Zbrush, and
Adobe Creative Suite. Will look favorably on candidates with scripting and
coding knowledge.

• Competence in planning and
organizing principles and strategies for developing, implementing and
supervising creative and innovative projects using 3D software

• Ability to contribute in
meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity,
pluralism, and individual differences.

Required Minimum Education
Level

BA, BFA, BS

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae
or Resume, List of References, Portfolio of Students' Work, Portfolio of Work,
Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

How To Apply

Apply online at
http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 8399BR.
Please submit your application, cover letter addressing the listed
qualifications, your updated curriculum vitae, and upload the following
attachments:

• A brief teaching philosophy

• Provide the names, addresses
and phone numbers for three references

• A
https://studylib.net/doc/7224366/contribution-to-diversity-statement that
addresses ways in which you approach diversity in your teaching process and
incorporate elements of diversity into your design approaches

• Provide a link to 5 to 10
examples of professional work

• Provide a link to 5 to 10
examples of motion design student work

To receive full consideration,
all application materials should be received by January 15, 2024. The search
will remain open until acceptable candidates are found.

The direct link to this posting
can be found here: https://apptrkr.com/4803085

Additional Details

RIT does not discriminate. RIT
is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism,
and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or
the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.

Hourly/Salary Minimum: 55000

Hourly/Salary Maximum:65000

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